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So, I haven't told anyone but my husband, but it appears that I am pregnant (pretty early on, about 5 weeks, hence why I'm not saying anything to anyone in real life). My life is quite a bit different since the last time I was expecting- namely, we're actively farming now and my chores are both...

So, we've got a nice old horse that lives on the farm. She doesn't belong to us, but the folks that brought her out have been absent for a years and we like her company. Anyway, tonite she was really trying to scratch the curve of her belly, in front of her hip. I went over to scratch and I...

So, it goes against my cardinal rule of the farm which is "never add an animal before you're prepared" but so far, just about everything has broken that rule. Our neighbor has two rabbits that his grandchildren can't move with them- they are some kind of dwarf/belted/ scottish ? (like I said, I...

Hi there, We had a stray cat show up at the farm a few months back and, no surprise, she was pregnant. She had the babies in the garage and has really turned into a tolerant sweetheart w/ us. 5 weeks ago she had 6 babies- all survived. 2 black tabbies and 4 grey tabbies. All babies have been in...

With all the forecasts saying that the cost of feed is only going to go up, I suspect many folks will be buying more now in hopes of avoiding the increase for as long as possible. I've heard of people storing grain in broken chest freezers, but are there any other waterproof/ rodent proof...

My boy Jack hurt his leg playing 2 weeks ago. It'd get better for a while, then he'd re-injure it and be stuck limping around on 3 legs. We went to the vet last week and she diagnosed him with a partially torn kneecap and said I need to take some weight off him and keep him pretty inactive for a...

Hello! I'm attempting to get my family moved in to the house we've lived in for nine years:/ I realized that we never really made a place for anything, rather things just kind of ended up wherever they ended up and stayed that way... maddening! Anyway, I have a lot of comforters, sheets and...

I've got a weasel around my chicken houses and I don't think I can get it w/ the live trap (so far just a bunch of 'coons and opossums). From what I understand, not many options besides a leghold trap in a weasel jug. Do you have any online sites you trust for quality and price? Also, I welcome...

I got an ipad for Christmas.. I think I am happy? Ha ha ha! My sister heard of an app that will help you plan your garden plot (and track crop rotation etc.) and schedule seed starting/ plant out for specific zones. I am woefully inept at finding such an app in my search- so I thought I'd ask...

Hubby offered to buy an electronet fence for our sheep! This is awesome because the old fence is down and the sheep are going stir crazy in their pen. It will be used primarily for rotational grazing. Any good deals on complete packages that you've seen? Any personal experience? Thanks!

I'm not really sure how to title this thread. I lurk and read here a lot- I really appreciate how genuine people are (rare on the internet) and I am really struggling with keeping my balance and maintaining peace. Here's the deal: I'm a 33 yr old married woman, 8 yr old daughter; I have been...

I hope she gets enough backers to make this happen: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1917107415/recap-mason-jar-caps

My sister has been reading up on the benefits of heat mats for seed starting and she has me pretty well convinced that it's worth experimenting with, however there is no way I'm shelling out a lot of $$ to try the technique. I found this one using a plastic tote and a rope light, both of which I...

My husband has been getting pounds and pounds of ripe/overripe bananas and I can't bear to toss 'em! I've made banana chips (and I don't know anyone who likes them) and I've made enough banana bread to feed an army. I found a great recipe for crumb-topped banana muffins that even I like, but a...